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Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market

Published September 27, 2021

There are opportunities for livestock producers in the carbon market. However, cattle's place in that market is still unknown. "We haven't heard a lot about it, so right now it is just potential opportunities," says David Ripplinger, bioproducts and bioenergy…

A Majority of Farmers Would Qualify, But, Few Enrolled in Carbon Sequestration Programs

Published September 1, 2021

A new study conducted by Corteva Agriscience found 66 percent of farmers have already implemented soil health practices that would qualify them for most carbon programs. According to the survey of 600 row crop farmers, 72 percent of the respondents…

Partnering on a Carbon Initiative

Published August 27, 2021

Corteva and Indigo Ag are partnering on an agricultural carbon credits program for the 2022 growing season. Through the Corteva Carbon Initiative, farmers will be paid approximately $15 per acre to adopt specific management practices to capture carbon. This expands…

Cows Are the Answer

Published August 5, 2021

As the focus on sustainability and carbon grows, Minnesota Milk Producers Association Executive Director Lucas Sjostrom says there is a simple solution--more cows. During Farmfest, Sjostrom said Minnesota allows some types of livestock farms exist and does not give the…

A Sustainable Future

Published August 4, 2021

Sustainability and climate issues are a focus of the Biden administration. However, former USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says the issue of sustainability is bigger than that. "It is something the business community and the international community cares about so I…

Carbon Sequestration: A Risk or an Opportunity?

Published May 20, 2021

The climate change debate is often framed as a risk. Great Plains Institute President and CEO Rolf Nordstrom says it can also be an opportunity for farmers. "We envision a world where farmers are rewarded financially based, in part, on…

Promoting the Decarbonization of the Food System

Published May 10, 2021

The crop nutrition company, Yara, has announced the commercial launch of its Agoro Carbon Alliance. This global business has been created for farmers to earn additional revenue for adopting positive climate action. Farmers are currently registered in Iowa, Nebraska and…

Carbon Farming Made Easy

Published April 21, 2021

‘Carbon’ is certainly a buzzword in agriculture nowadays. While farmers have been farming sustainably for many years, these practices are being brought to light now more than ever. Agricultural companies are even starting to pay farmers who implement climate-smart farming…

NAWG Advocates Voluntary Participation in Carbon Programs

Published March 5, 2021

As the Biden Administration and Congress consider climate change policies, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the farm programs should begin as a voluntary effort. "We would never want to start any program being mandatory; ARC is…

Being a Better Steward of the Land

Published February 26, 2021

During Thursday’s House Agriculture Committee on climate change, Bismarck, North Dakota farmer Gabe Brown discussed the efforts he’s taking to be a better steward of the land. "We realize the importance of grazing animals. Our richest, healthiest soils were formed…

Articles tagged under: carbon

Cattle’s Place in the Carbon Market

A Majority of Farmers Would Qualify, But, Few Enrolled in Carbon Sequestration Programs

Partnering on a Carbon Initiative

Cows Are the Answer

A Sustainable Future

Carbon Sequestration: A Risk or an Opportunity?

Promoting the Decarbonization of the Food System

Carbon Farming Made Easy

NAWG Advocates Voluntary Participation in Carbon Programs

Being a Better Steward of the Land

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